PM Congratulates Neeraj Chopra For Winning The Gold At World Athletics Championships

In a momentous victory for Indian athletics, Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at this illustrious competition, the “golden boy of Indian athletics,” cemented his place in history.

Neeraj’s outstanding accomplishment happened in the wee hours of August 28 as he faced up against rivals from around the globe. He demonstrated tremendous skill by throwing brilliantly on his second attempt, measuring 88.17 meters, sealing his victory in the competition.

With a silver medal in hand, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, another strong competitor, finished only behind Neeraj’s accomplishment. Nadeem managed a remarkable throw of 87.82 meters, continuing his stellar performance from past Commonwealth Games appearances.

Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic earned the third position on the podium by showcasing his talent with a best throw of 86.67 meters.

Congratulatory letters flooded in from all directions as word of Neeraj’s historic victory spread. Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, was among the revelers and lauded Neeraj’s accomplishment as a turning point in Indian athletic history. He used social media to convey his joy and admiration for the athlete’s outstanding performance.

With this tremendous the work, Neeraj not only won the gold medal, but also cemented his position as an international pathfinder for Indian sports.

PM Congratulates Neeraj Chopra

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. The Prime Minister says in a X post, “The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.”

The talented @Neeraj_chopra1 exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats to him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships. pic.twitter.com/KsOsGmScER
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2023